… prowling through the older folders again reaped rewards as I explored the photos shot with my early Olympus digital cameras … above is one of the first shots I took of the Confluence of the Colorado River with its emerald, green water and the Little Colorado River with its turquoise water. Cape Solitude is near the upper left corner of the photo … taken with the Olympus E-1 camera. I have hundreds of photos that are variants of this shot, but none of them have the qualities of this one … perhaps the softness of the light or a…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present the global premiere of “Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps” showing July 28 and 30 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Tami Stronach — the iconic Childlike Empress in “The NeverEnding Story” — makes her long-awaited return to the big screen in the new fantasy film “Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epO0p7ClaYU When a lonely goatherd discovers that he has been cursed at birth to never take a wife, he makes a bargain with a reclusive…
Verde Valley News – Teaching is only part of the story for many of Yavapai College’s Art faculty. Their in-class work is just one facet of a vision they express in surprising ways. Breadth, depth and tremendous technical skill will be on display when YC’s own Art Faculty members present themselves in paint, print and sculpture at the Yavapai College Art Faculty Exhibition, Friday, August 2 to Friday, September 6 at YC’s Prescott Campus Gallery. “I love being a part of the YC Faculty show because it showcases the immense artistic range and talent of the instructors.” Metal Sculptor Rita…
Sedona News – The Sedona Heritage Museum proudly presents renowned storyteller Michael Peach in a performance of his original show “Fool Me Twice!” on Saturday, August 3 at 1:30 pm. Peach’s program is inspired by his explorations of Sedona, Verde Valley, and Arizona history. Audiences love his style, which blends cowboy poetry, tall tales, and historical humor as he delves into local mythology and takes a tongue in cheek look at the past. You’ll laugh at outrageous stories glorifying train robbers, fraudulent miners, local pranksters, and a publicity hungry huckster. You might even hear a story about Walt Disney’s connections…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley to present a free screening of “The Catskills” on Sunday, July 28 at 4:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://vimeo.com/871295549 “The Catskills” is a feature-length documentary film on the rise and fall of the Borscht Belt. With a trove of lost-and-found archival footage and a cast of characters endowed with the gift of gab, “The Catskills” journeys into the storied mountain getaway north of New York City that served as refuge for Jewish immigrants fleeing poverty…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Sedona Historical Society to celebrate the National Day of the Cowboy with a special screening of “Blood on the Moon” on Saturday, July 27 at 3:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. This is the Society’s annual screening of a vintage western film made in Sedona. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLlnt0P3QmY Join us for an afternoon of Sedona classic movie history and entertainment. Director Robert Wise is at the helm as Robert Mitchum, Robert Preston, and Barbara Bel Geddes star in this taut Western noir thriller about a gunslinging…
Yavapai County News – On April 1, 2024, the Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice issued Administrative Order 2024-55, directing the Superior Court, including the Office of the Clerk of the Court, in each county in the state to remain available to accept election-related filings on July 30, 2024, and on November 5, 2024 until all the polling locations in the county are closed to voters. The extension of the hours of operations in the Superior Courts will ensure any legal dispute regarding voting receives prompt consideration. Therefore, for the sole purpose of receiving filings regarding elections or voting, the Yavapai…
Sedona News – As part of the city of Sedona’s initiative to build a robust transit system, on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 the city will launch Sedona Shuttle Connect on-demand transit service. This app-based, Uber™-like service will provide rides to and from destinations throughout the defined service area (shown in the map) which includes much of West Sedona, Uptown, Tlaquepaque, Hillside and the Sedona Shuttle Park and Ride lots. Residents and visitors will be able to request rides using the TransLoc app on their smartphone or by calling the Sedona Shuttle hotline at 928-203-5152. The cost per ride will be…
Verde Valley News – The Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) will host an informational program on Advanced Water Purification (AWP) on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Frederick Tack, National Wastewater Technical Practice Leader for Consor Engineering, will present water industry perspectives relating to AWP, PFAS, and wastewater management. CWAG’s Science Committee Chairman, Dr. Peter Kroopnick, will explain how AWP could help us address local water quality and quantity issues. This will be a hybrid meeting: in person and on Zoom. To attend in-person, join us at the Granite Peak Unitarian Congregation building at 882 Sunset, Prescott…
Prescott News – The Yavapai College Prescott Art Gallery and the Yavapai College Foundation are pleased to present “Art in the Pines: The 5th Annual Prescott Plein Air Festival.” From October 9-13, 2024, the festival will feature nineteen juried Arizona artists and one California artist painting in outdoor settings throughout Yavapai County, including the area’s beautiful pine forests and highland lakes, as well as amidst the historical and architectural beauty of downtown Prescott. At specific accessible demonstration sites, the public will have an opportunity to observe and engage with the artists at no cost. Featured artists include Carol Benally, Betty…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the summer encore of the Met Opera’s “La Bohème” (from the 2017-18 season) on Saturday, July 27 at 12 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlsNny4jjlQ An exciting young cast stars in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production of “La Bohème”, the most-performed opera in Met history. Sonya Yoncheva stars as Mimì opposite Michael Fabiano as the passionate writer Rodolfo. Susanna Phillips reprises the role of the flirtatious Musetta and Lucas Meachem sings the role of her lover, the painter Marcello. The cast also features Alexey Lavrov and Matthew…
Arizona News – If you’ve driven down the highway and seen a creative traffic safety message on one of the overhead signs and wanted to write one yourself … now is your chance. For the eighth year, the Arizona Department of Transportation is inviting the public to submit their engaging and creative traffic safety messages for its popular Safety Message Contest. Submissions are open through July 29 at azdot.gov/SignContest. The contest gives Arizonans the opportunity to see their unique safety messages displayed on ADOT’s Dynamic Message Signs across the state, encouraging motorists to make better decisions behind the wheel. “Safely connecting…
Sedona, AZ –The Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority is proud to announce that Sedona Airport General Manager, Ed Rose, has been named First Vice President of the Arizona Airports Association (AzAA). AzAA works with the FAA, ADOT and Arizona airports on a myriad of issues impacting airports of all sizes. Mr. Rose will be responsible for the organization’s policy development, by-laws, and conference planning. Mr. Rose came to Sedona from New York where he has over 30 years in airport management. He was previously the Airport Director for the Hudson Valley Regional Airport and served on the New York Airport Management…
By Andrea Kadar Dear Editor: The “Arizona for Abortion Access Act” (a proposed Constitutional Amendment) goes WAY TO FAR. The actual proposed Constitutional Amendment is copied below and so are my talking points on why this C.A. is dangerous. It should NOT be on the ballot; people will not understand how perilous it is. We have an existing law in AZ that gives patients a right to terminate a pregnancy up to 15 weeks (and beyond if the mother’s life is in peril); see attached information. The proposed “itgoestoofar” C.A. defines “health care professionals”. i.e., those who can be involved in…
… what an absolutely delightful weekend this was … lots of time with friends … projects done and hours noodling through old photographs. A terrific new week is underway and methinks that it will be filled with beauty and time with friends … my updated faceting machine is back and gem cutting projects will continue … too, I made myself a nice bolo tie using boulder opal I bought more than forty years ago … I like it and photo will follow. The photo above is of a couple of Golden Retrievers from one of Fran’s nearly annual litters back…